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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 626.56 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 626.56 and 247.03 is: 340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 626.56 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/626.56 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 626.56 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 154,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,779.12/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.90

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